CEET Sports Day: A Joint Hike to Pustevny and the Valaška Trail Offered Experiences and Relaxation in the Heart of the Beskydy Mountains

The main goal of the event was to strengthen team spirit, promote a healthy lifestyle, and provide participants with the opportunity to spend a day in an inspiring mountain setting. The group hike to Pustevny offered a chance for informal conversations as well as a well-deserved break in nature. Pustevny is especially famous for the well-preserved Art Nouveau architecture of Dušan Jurkovič, including the iconic buildings Libušín and Maměnka. It also serves as the starting point for hikes to the statue of the pagan god Radegast and the well-known Radhošť peak.

The highlight of the day was the visit to the Valaška Trail—a modern viewing structure built among the treetops. This unique wooden and steel walkway allowed visitors to see the Beskydy landscape from a new perspective and included exciting features such as a suspended glass walkway and a rope tunnel.

Sunny weather contributed to the pleasant and friendly atmosphere of the whole event, providing ideal conditions for the hike and beautiful views of the mountain peaks. Participants appreciated not only the enjoyable surroundings and well-chosen program but also the chance to meet colleagues informally outside of the usual work environment. This helped to improve collaboration across different centers and teams.

"I’m very happy that we were finally able to spend some quality time together in a relaxed and informal way in the beautiful Beskydy region, and I look forward to more events like this," said Stanislav Mišák, Director of CEET.

The CEET Sports Day became an important moment for building team spirit and for deepening our connection with the landscape, which plays a key role in the environmental mission of our centre.